Banff Sightseeing & Lake Tours

Full-day sightseeing, the turquoise lakes, the gondola and the Columbia Icefield. The tours that cover the most ground if you have limited days in the park.

Banff Gondola Ride Ticket – Scenic Summit & Mountain Views

The Banff Gondola offers breathtaking 360° views from Sulphur Mountain’s summit. Ride a 4-person cabin with expansive windows for an 8-minute ascent over Banff town, Bow Valley, and six mountain ranges. Explore scenic paths, including the Sulphur Mountain Boardwalk to Sanson’s Peak and the historic Cosmic Ray Station. Relax with coffee/snacks or dine at Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen/Sky Bistro.

  • 4.7
  • 37,231+ booked

Banff Small-Group Tour – Highlights & Wildlife Adventure

Banff’s wildlife and mountain vistas are best seen up close on this small-group tour. Your knowledgeable guide follows recent sightings to customize the itinerary, boosting chances of spotting bears, coyotes, elk, bighorn sheep, foxes, and more. Explore Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake in upscale modern minibus with panoramic windows for safe viewing and photography.

  • 4.7
  • 7,513+ booked
  • 3 hours

Banff Wildlife & Sightseeing Minibus Tour

The Banff morning tour offers a relaxed introduction to the area’s stunning viewpoints and landmarks. Led by a passionate local guide, explore Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Lake Minnewanka, and Tunnel Mountain Drive. Hear real stories about Banff’s history, geology, and character in a small-group setting.

  • 4.5
  • 1,673+ booked
  • 3 hours

Best Columbia Icefield Ticket – Skywalk & Ice Explorer Ride

Explore the Athabasca Glacier on a guided Ice Explorer ride, a massive vehicle built for glacial travel. Hear stories about the Columbia Icefield and its ancient ice. Walk on 25,000-year-old ice, sip pure glacial water. Then visit the Skywalk for thrilling glass-floor views 918 ft above the Sunwapta River and waterfalls. Unforgettable mix of glacier thrills and panoramic mountain beauty.

  • 4.6
  • 24,697+ booked

Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

Banff National Park’s turquoise lakes and mountain peaks are world-famous, and this small-group tour from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff delivers the best in one day. Explore iconic Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, plus hidden gems off the beaten path. Local guides share stories, take photos, and provide personalized attention in a comfortable A/C vehicle with big windows.

  • 4.9
  • 28,330+ booked
  • 10 hours

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